Recreation Aide

Covenant Learning Solutions LLC; Jacksonville (FL); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Covenant Learning Solutions LLC in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a part-time Recreation Aide to support youth programs and non-vocational activities under the Recreation Supervisor. You will help organize weekly contests, assist in trips, and instruct swimming and water safety as needed.

Responsibilities include mentoring trainees, maintaining safety, ensuring program compliance with DOL requirements, and providing friendly customer service.

Qualifications

• Associates of Arts degree or one year of related experience working with youth.
• Prefer experience in a recreation/non-vocational program.
• Must be flexible with work schedule to include weekends, holidays and/or nights.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
• Prefer a CDL with passenger transport endorsement.

Responsabilités

• Directs trainees in leisure-time recreation/non-vocational activities and leadership programs.
• Develops and operates weekly contests and tournaments.
• Assists in center-sponsored trips and events including escorting and chaperoning.
• Certified to provide swim lessons and swimming certifications for Centers with pools.
• Mentor students in Recreation Aide Program to help establish life skills.
• Maintains safety and ensures compliance with applicable requirements.
• Attends required staff training sessions.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Teamwork

Customer service

Formation

Associate degree or 1 year youth experience

Outils

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Description du poste

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Recreation Aide

Part Time Professional Jacksonville CLS, Jacksonville, FL, US

Salary Range: $17.20 To $17.80 Hourly

Recreation Aide

Reports to the Recreation Supervisor and is an hourly, non-exempt position. Directs trainees in leisure- time recreation/non-vocational activities and leadership programs. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and abides by Covenant Learning Center Values and operating principles.
• Assists in organization and implementation of the recreation/ non-vocational programs and lifelong leisure-learning activities and programs, encouraging trainees' participation.
• Develops and operates weekly contests and tournaments.
• Assists in center-sponsored trips and events including escorting and chaperoning. At times, may drive the students on trips/events.
• Certified to provide swim lessons and swimming certifications for Centers with pools.
• Assists with Water Safety programming (videos, swimming certification and swim lessons} and CIS documentation- if applicable.
• Coach intramural and/or varsity teams engaged in Center activities.
• Instructs trainees in fitness and weight training programs. Including technique, what occurs after, replenish protein/diet, etc.
• May provide instructions to trainees in various recreational clubs such as poetry, drama, talent shows, etc., and other creative activities, such as arts and crafts. DC – Arts & Crafts instructor provides instructions on artistic techniques; Music instructor gives lessons on a variety of instruments; Drama everyone provides instruction and guidance.
• Mentor students in Recreation Aide Program to help establish life skills.
• Ensures that all programs comply with DOL requirements.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Cultivate and maintain a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, bullying and disrespect in order to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associates of Arts degree or one (1) year of related experience working with youth.
• Prefer experience in a recreation/non-vocational program.
• Must be flexible with work schedule to include weekends, holidays and/or nights.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
• Prefer a CDL with passenger transport endorsement.

Additional Requirements: Knowledge of a variety of recreation/non-vocational activities. Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid/AED certification. Ability to communicate effectively and relate to the trainee population. Ability to inspire and motivate trainees. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment. In addition, an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

COVENANT LEARNING SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.